Placer County, California
County
Overview
- County Name
- Placer County
- State
- California
- FIPS Code
- 06061
- State FIPS
- 06
- County FIPS
- 061
Geography
- Land Area
- 1407.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 95.16 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1502.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.062032
- Longitude
- -120.722718
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 400,428
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 311,090
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 340,469 | 85.0% |
| Hispanic | 59,957 | 15.0% |
| White | 279,650 | 69.8% |
| Black | 6,532 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 32,878 | 8.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 747 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 742 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3,537 | 0.9% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 270,563 | 87.0% |
| Hispanic | 40,531 | 13.0% |
| White | 228,088 | 73.3% |
| Black | 7,435 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 28,762 | 9.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,736 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 689 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1,978 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 419,156
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $125,351
- Poverty Rate
- 6.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 28,078
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 289,678 | 69.1% |
| Black | 6,924 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 38,592 | 9.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 278,408
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 88,329 | 31.7% |
| Republican | 111,659 | 40.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 55,196 | 19.8% |
| Other | 3,406 | 1.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 131,663 | 47.3% |
| Female | 143,993 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 192,272 | 69.1% |
| Hispanic | 31,471 | 11.3% |
| Black | 1,078 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 14,309 | 5.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 183,426
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 134,438 | 69.9% |
| Hispanic | 17,243 | 54.8% |
| Black | 558 | 51.8% |
| Asian | 7,584 | 53.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 86,083 | 65.4% |
| Female | 96,263 | 66.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 46,105 (15.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 128,504 (43.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 179,266
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $710,251
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,203
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 67.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 22.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.